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Various causes of MLC in rural and urban areas (n=3105).
| Type of MLC | Male | Female | Total | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rural N(%) | Urban N (%) | Rural N (%) | Urban N (%) | ||
| Blunt injuries | 477(49) | 307(32) | 148(15) | 34(4) | 966 |
| Sharp injuries | 324(56) | 200(34) | 35(6) | 23(4) | 582 |
| Road Traffic Accidents | 266(21) | 698(57) | 47(4) | 219(17) | 1230 |
| Sexual assault | 0(0) | 14(23) | 15(25) | 32(52) | 61 |
| Poisoning | 34(24) | 35(24) | 50(35) | 24(17) | 143 |
| Firearm injuries | 47(38) | 62(51) | 10(8) | 4(3) | 123 |
